XLR Low-Profile Connector Assembly Instructions
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2.
Put flexible 2:1 heat shrink over the non-tinned shield leaving the 4mm tip exposed.
Tin the + & - leads. Put a 5mm cut of 2:1 heat shrink on the wire before you solder
the leads to the insert. This will soon be heated over the area where the leads exit
the jacket for insulation and strength of the joint. Solder the leads into the insert sol-
der cups. Heat the shrink over the joint. Install the included mini Zip-tie strain relief at
the edge of the insulation shrink as shown. The “head” of the Zip-tie should be posi-
tioned to the side - pull it nice and tight.
3.
Place the insert into the XLR shell and bend the cable towards the position you
would like the cable to exit the cap. Install the color cap. Carefully pull the cable so
the Zip-tie rests against the inside of the cap exit. Install the Grub screws with the
included Hex wrench while applying constant pressure to hold the cap in place. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN! You only need to torque the screws to the point where the
screw is flush with the outer shell. Overtightening can damage the color cap.
